The Guards Animal Army Tour
Price
£3–11
Adult £11, children aged 6 to 16 £3; other ticket types available. Museum entry included.
Where
Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, London SW1E 6HQ
About
A 30-minute guided family tour at The Guards Museum exploring the animals that served alongside the Foot Guards, from mascots to messenger pigeons.
This guided tour reveals the animal side of the Guards' history, from Jacob the Goose who saved soldiers from ambush to regimental dogs, trench rats, carrier pigeons and regimental cows. Led by an expert guide, the 30-minute tour is aimed at families with children aged 6 to 12 and covers the five Regiments of Foot Guards and their uniforms alongside the animal stories. Museum entry is included with the ticket.
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